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Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan in decorative box on grey background
Kyohei Shindo handcrafting a kitchen knife in his knife workshop in Kami, Kochi, Japan
Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan displayed diagonally on grey background
Kyohei Shindo heating some knife blades in his workshop
Hand holding Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan on grey background
Closeup on tip of Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan on grey background
Closeup of Kyohei Shindo hands finishing a blade
Closeup on engraving on Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan on grey background
Kyohei Shindo handcrafting a kitchen knife in his knife workshop in Kami, Kochi, Japan
Closeup on handle of Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan on grey background
Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan in decorative box on grey background
Kyohei Shindo handcrafting a kitchen knife in his knife workshop in Kami, Kochi, Japan
Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan displayed diagonally on grey background
Kyohei Shindo heating some knife blades in his workshop
Hand holding Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan on grey background
Closeup on tip of Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan on grey background
Closeup of Kyohei Shindo hands finishing a blade
Closeup on engraving on Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan on grey background
Kyohei Shindo handcrafting a kitchen knife in his knife workshop in Kami, Kochi, Japan
Closeup on handle of Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm crafted from Aogami 2 in Kochi Japan on grey background
Kyohei Shindo shaping and hammering a blade in his workshop

Description

The Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm is a Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged by Kyohei Shindo, a first-generation blacksmith in the city of Kami, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Featuring a timeless kurouchi finish and versatile double-edged blade forged from Aogami No. 2 carbon steel, this knife offers both exceptional sharpness and durability.  Kyohei Shindo knives are crafted specifically for real, everyday use, delivering outstanding performance at a reasonable price point.

About the Blade Shape: Often described as the Japanese version of the Western-style chef's knife, double-edged gyuto knives are designed for a wide range of kitchen tasks with a slight emphasis on protein preparation. The balanced blade shape supports slicing, chopping, and push cuts with ease, making it ideal for both professional and home cooks. Typically measuring between 210mm and 240mm, the double-bevel gyuto offers adaptability, precision, and everyday reliability.

Blade Shape Gyuto Handle Length 140mm
Blade Material Aogami No.2 Handle Material Walnut
Blade HRC 64 Handle Shape Octagonal
Blade Finish Kurouchi Total Length 370mm
Blade Length 220mm Weight 143g
Spine Thickness at Heel 3.1mm Usage Meat, fish, vegetables
Edge Double-edge (50/50) Origin Kochi, Japan
Handedness Right hand, Left hand

    Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto Knife 220mm

    by Kyohei Shindo Knives
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    The Kyohei Shindo Kurouchi Gyuto 220mm is a Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged by Kyohei Shindo, a first-generation blacksmith in the city of Kami, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Featuring a timeless kurouchi finish and versatile double-edged blade forged from Aogami No. 2 carbon steel, this knife offers both exceptional sharpness and durability.  Kyohei Shindo knives are crafted specifically for real, everyday use, delivering outstanding performance at a reasonable price point.

    About the Blade Shape: Often described as the Japanese version of the Western-style chef's knife, double-edged gyuto knives are designed for a wide range of kitchen tasks with a slight emphasis on protein preparation. The balanced blade shape supports slicing, chopping, and push cuts with ease, making it ideal for both professional and home cooks. Typically measuring between 210mm and 240mm, the double-bevel gyuto offers adaptability, precision, and everyday reliability.

    Blade Shape Gyuto Handle Length 140mm
    Blade Material Aogami No.2 Handle Material Walnut
    Blade HRC 64 Handle Shape Octagonal
    Blade Finish Kurouchi Total Length 370mm
    Blade Length 220mm Weight 143g
    Spine Thickness at Heel 3.1mm Usage Meat, fish, vegetables
    Edge Double-edge (50/50) Origin Kochi, Japan
    Handedness Right hand, Left hand

      Specifications
      Blade Shape Gyuto Handle Length 140mm
      Blade Material Aogami No.2 Handle Material Walnut
      Blade HRC 64 Handle Shape Octagonal
      Blade Finish Kurouchi Total Length 370mm
      Blade Length 220mm Weight 143g
      Spine Thickness at Heel 3.1mm Usage Meat, fish, vegetables
      Edge Double-edge (50/50) Origin Kochi, Japan
      Handedness Right hand, Left hand

      Free Whetstone Details
      • Amakusa Red Sharpening Stone (natural stone)
      • Grit: #500-#800
      • Size: 150 x 45 x 30mm*
      • Weight: 525 gr*

      *This is a natural stone that comes directly from a quarry, so the size and weight of each stone may slightly vary.

      Product Care Instructions

      HOW TO USE?

      • Only cut food you can bite and chew with this knife since hard foods can chip the blade. Do not cut olive pits, bones, lobster shells, wood pieces or frozen food, which are especially bad  due to the cold making hard steel more brittle.
      • Do not use the knife in twisting motions.
      • Use wood or plastic cutting boards to avoid dull knives. Do not use glass,  granite or bamboo surfaces.

      HOW TO CLEAN?

      • After each use, hand wash the knife with mild detergent and a soft sponge, rinse with hot water and dry by hand immediately. Do not use the dishwasher.
      • Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. To prevent this, use some food safe mineral oil or beeswax.  

      HOW TO SHARPEN?

      • Use the FREE WHETSONE included with the knife for sharpening. It recommended by the craftsman.
      • Remember to sharpen both sides evenly as this is a double-bevel knife.

      HOW TO STORE?

      • Wrap the blade in newspaper to reduce direct exposure to the air and prevent rusting if you keep knives in a drawer or travel case. 
      • If you are hanging the knife or using a knife stand, remember that the blade should point downwards.
      • If you are storing them in a drawer, keep the edge from touching anything else.
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      Return Policy

      We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

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      FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS: As of May 8, 2026, all U.S. orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duties Paid). Customs duties and import taxes are included for US customers in the final price shown at checkout.

      About this artisan

      Kyohei Shindo handcrafting a kitchen knife in his knife workshop in Kami, Kochi, Japan

      Kyohei Shindo

      Kyohei Shindo did not grow up in a forge. Born in Hokkaido, he studied at university in Okinawa, then moved to Kochi Prefecture with one specific goal: to make kitchen knives not as objects to be displayed, but working tools.

      There was an obstacle. The blacksmith trade around him had no apprenticeship system and no formal way to train a successor. Rather than give up, Shindo took a job with a Tosa cutlery wholesaler to stay close to the craft, and on his days off he borrowed a corner of a working blacksmith's shop and taught himself to forge following the advice of all of those around him. In 2019 he went independent under his own workshop name at the age of 31 years old.

      Today he forges, grinds, and sharpens every blade himself in Kami, Kochi Prefecture. The geometry follows a simple logic: thicker at the heel for stability, thinning toward the tip for control.

      Shindo designs by feel rather than by spec sheet, judging a knife by how cleanly it moves through food and how light it sits in the hand, not by numbers alone.

      Learn more

      KYOHEI SHINDO KNIVES: HOW A SELF-TAUGHT BLACKSMITH BECAME THE BEST UP-AND-COMING ARTISAN IN KOCHI
      Kyohei Shindo examining a knife blade in his workshop

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      The knives we offer are selected through direct relationships and transparent storytelling, not catalogs. Choosing this knife means supporting real people, real skills, and craftsmanship meant to last.

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